Safeguarding Cultural Properties: Security for Museums, Libraries, Parks, and Zoos

Safeguarding Cultural Properties is a step-by-step guide for creating and maintaining a comprehensive security program in any cultural facility or public institution. Author Stevan P. Layne, the leading expert in the field of cultural property protection, draws from his many years of experience providing protection training and planning to more than 350 cultural and public institutions around the world.

Designed especially for those with limited security budgets, the book provides a proven and effective program for hiring the right security personnel, selecting the appropriate electronic security systems, and coordinating critical emergency response, along with all the other security issues unique to the needs of a cultural institution. For individuals responsible for the protection of the people, assets, and collections, Safeguarding Cultural Properties saves time and money by providing the essential resources needed for creating a short- and long-term protection plan.

The only how-to manual written specifically for security managers of museums, libraries, zoos, and other public and private historic sitesSuitable for both large and small cultural institutions, it covers topics such as personnel security, fire protection, physical security, emergency response, theft protection, and moreProvides actionable, cost-effective solutions for institutions with limited security budgets and resources

Chapter 1: Emergency Preparedness

Chapter 2: Security Officer Code of Conduct

Chapter 3: Personnel Security

Chapter 4: Legal Rights and Restrictions

Chapter 5: Physical Security

Chapter 6: Fire Protection

Chapter 7: Customer Service and Visitor Relations

Chapter 8: Emergency Evacuations

Chapter 9: Theft Prevention

Chapter 10: Documentation

Chapter 11: Protecting Valuable Collections

Chapter 12: Protecting Rare Book Collections

Chapter 13: Unruly Patrons and Conflict Resolution

Chapter 14: Use of Force

Chapter 15: Workplace Violence Prevention

Chapter 16: Retail Theft Prevention and Apprehension

Chapter 17: Special Events Protection

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